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Vahay Family History

Vahay Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Vahey, Hay, Vadas, Vara, Gahan, Wahab, Garay, Mahan, Fahey, Gabay

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Where is the Vahay family from?

You can see how Vahay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vahay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Vahay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Vahay families living in Massachusetts. This was about 57% of all the recorded Vahay's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Vahay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vahay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Vahay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vahay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Vahay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Vahay. For the veterans among your Vahay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vahay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vahay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vahay

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